My Local SEO - Step by Step Checklist Guide 2019

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My Local SEO - Step by Step Checklist Guide 2019

Step1 - Local Listing Set-Up
*Set Up Local Profile ASAP

• Google My Business
• Bing Local
• Yahoo Local

Step2 - Your Listing Optimized

• Business Name
• Map
• Address
• Photos & Videos
• Contact Info
• Introduction
• Category
• Keywords
• Hours of Business
• Validate

Step3 - Getting Regular Client REVIEWS every month

• Check Competition
• Start with Best Customers
• Start Asking for Reviews - Google, Yahoo, Bing, TrustPilot

Step4 - Adding Regular Name, Address & Phone (NAP)Citation

• Start with the Important NAP Sites
• Which Country you based In?
• Add New NAP Citations Every Month

Step5 - Listed in Industrial Directories

• Search for Industry Specific Directories
• Check where competitors Listed > Get Listed There

Step6 - Must-Have Separate Page in Every Product/Services Offer

• List Every Product / Services you offer
• Create a Unique page for every product or services

Step7 - Do you have Long Form Pages - min. 500 words?

• Check Hard Drive for Content. You can used, eg: Presentation, Proposals, FAQs, Email Outbox.

Step8 - Optimized every page of you website

• Identify Target Keyword for every page
• Create UNIQUE Metatags (Title, description) for EVERY Page
• Crete Keyword Rich URL's for EVERY Product or Services Page
• Add Keywords to Headings H1,H2,H3
• Add keywords to text +/- 2 to 3%
• Link to other pages from within the text
• Optimize Images

Step9- Do You Have Many External Website Linking to Your Website?
*Go for Quick Wins eg:

• Give Testimonials to Local Suppliers
• LinkBack from Social Media profiles eg: Twitter, Facebook, & Linkedin
• Paid Authority Directories, eg. Business.com

Step10 - Have you Completed All Optimization Task?

• Google Analytics
• Google Search Console
• XML Sitemap & Robots.txt

Step11 - Does Your Website Load Faster Than Your Competitors?

• Run speed test
• Switch to SSD Hosting

Step12 - Is Your Website Mobile-Friendly?

• Check Mobile-Friendly Test
• Set Up Mobile Site or Switch to Responsive Design

Step13 - Is Your Website Safe and Secure?

• Switch to SSL
• Set Up an Anti-Malware Site Seal

Step14 - Do You Have a Blog Set-Up

• Set Up Wordpress Blog
• Check Competitors Blogs for Ideas
• Identify Leading Blogs in your Niche
• Create a Schedule of 10-15 Blog Posts Based on Your FAQs

Step15 - Do You Know What to Blog About

• Target Market? Individuals or Businesses?

*Businesses (Choose from the Following) - Newsletter, How To Guides, Buyers Guide, List Based Content e,g 21 Ways to ..., Best Practices Guides, Product Reviews, Best of List, Ways to Use List, Screen Capture Videos, Predictions/Old vs New Content, Infographics, Frequently Ask Questions(FAQ),Common Mistakes with Content, Case Studies, Checklist Content

*Individuals (Choose from the Following) - Newsletter, How To Guides, Local Interest, List Based Content e,g 21 Ways To..., Seasonal /Holiday/Guides/What's On/Upcoming Events, Best of List, Ways To Use List, Product Videos, Predictions/Old vs News Content/ Latest Fashion Trends, Checklist Content

Step16 - Is Your Content Optimized for SEO & Sharing?

• Attention Grabbing Headline
• Identify Target Keywords
• Include Keywords in Meta Tags
• Keyword in Title and Headings
• Keyword in URL
• Optimize Images
• Add related Keywords in Text
• Link Internally to Other Posts
• Link Externally to Authority Content
• Add Social Sharing Buttons
• Check Mobile Ready
• Check Load Speed

Step17 - Do You Use Video Extensively Throughout Your Website
*Set Up Youtube Channel > Are you Happy to appear on Video?
If Yes, Choose from the following

• Whiteboard Presentation
• Product or Services Description
• HeadShot/Interview Style
• Talking FAQ/Hints & Tips

If No, Choose from the following

• Before & After Examples
• Talking Slides
• Cartoons
• Screen Capture

*Have You Optimized Your Videos for SEO? If Yes Next Topic
IF NO, Do the Following for All Videos

• Choose Keywords for All Videos
• Add Keyword Rich Title & Metatags in YouTube
• Transcribe Video & Create a Blog Post with Video Embed
• Optimize Blog Post (Title, MetaTags, Headings,etc)

IF YES, Does Your Website Create Trust?
Yes, Relax and Have Coffee
Not Sure > Professional Accreditation, Supplier Logos, Guarantees - All of these clearly Displayed on All Pages,.

 

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[RH-Calvin]

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